Too Nice?

This has been in my head for awhile.

In the past, I didn't care.

I assumed friends would always be there.

Soon enough, I started to see,

The careless life wasn't for me.

So I started being nice

Instead of cold as ice.

I was a goody-two-shoes.

I let the fake concern ooze.

I gave my friendship, I offered my hand

To people whose personalties I couldn't even stand.

They took my advice, for granted.

Their outlook on life was quite slanted.

I feel the least I can do

Is try my best to help you through.

Give you shelter, from the storm,

Meanwhile making my lifestyle transform.

Then it fell apart.

It was no longer a work of art,

Because you detected,

Our friendship was infected.

Author's Note

Please suggest a new title.

Reviews

[M.A. Van Dyke]

Even though I've been reading more poetry since college, I'm still not very good at it, critiquing it, and often identifying with it... But, that being said, I got this one! It describes how I interact with a whole bunch of people. I keep everyone close, but only my real friendships and loves get the best of me. Good job! I was originally going to suggest 'infected' as a title, it grabs your eye so well, but the more I think about it, I like your working title better. Keep it up!

[Coyote Poetry]

i don't know. I try to be kind to everyone. Sometime it can be hard when people are heartless and cold blooded. I like the logic in the poem. We have few real friends. Someone who will pick you up at 3am in the morning from a bar or the car broke down. A title for a poem like this one. Being kind. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Kirbetsy]

NO! I am not suggesting a new title!! I don't feel the need to change it. This is a great piece!!!

[eighwoeifj]

I think maybe "Change" or "Infected Friendship'', but I don't think you need to change the title. I like it.

[Alex Thomas]

Very powerful. No typos as far as I can see. As for a new title, try a quip from the poem like "Cold As Ice" or "I assumed" or "Infected". You don't need to take them, but I think they work.

[Gianna Perry]

The title is good, I see no need to change it. The rhythm's a bit off, but what the hell, who cares? I really like this, it tells a story. Good job, Kasey, another great piece from you.

[Jong Schrijver]

Wonderful poem. It made me think. Umm maybe call it false friendship? I'm not sure.